Monash University Department of Rural and Indigenous Health

Students (Indigenous Health Unit)

Indigenous students

Indigenous students interested in a health career should contact us to discuss their aspirations. Monash has an Indigenous Education Policy and many support systems. We can advise about peer group supports, a number of scholarships available within Monash as well as outside and also provide information about accommodation, mentorships and tutors. Support is also available through the Centre of Australian Indigenous Studies (CAIS) based at Clayton.

Graduate students

Graduate students interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree will find opportunities in the new Masters of Health Sciences degree. Within this degree there is a coursework unit entitled Indigenous Health for Health Professionals (CRH1010) that would be very suitable for students interested in pursuing their interest in and concerns about Indigenous health.

WILDFIRE and student support

All students at Monash who are studying in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences can join the student club WILDFIRE (Working In Leading Development For Indigenous and Rural Education). WILDFIRE has, as its signature event, the Matthew Campbell Memorial Evening. The event is held annually in memory of Matthew Campbell, medical student, who was tragically killed after having organised an Indigenous Health lecture.